US Bridges

CR 220 over Big Timber Creek

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · 1.9S 2.5W of Liebenthal · Structure no. 000830601004887

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 220 over Big Timber Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 220 over Big Timber Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 220
CrossesBig Timber Creek
Location1.9S 2.5W of Liebenthal
RouteCounty Highway 8305
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.62999, -99.36495
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2008)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 220 over Big Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 220 over Big Timber Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 220 over Big Timber Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 220 over Big Timber Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 220 over Big Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.